Memorial at Baylor University for victims of West explosion

April 25, 2013 9:56 AM

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Members of the Waco Fire Department Honor Guard fly an American flag between trucks on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak honoring the fallen firefighters that were killed the blast in West, TX. less

Members of the Waco Fire Department Honor Guard fly an American flag between trucks on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak honoring ... more

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Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country rotate out as they stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion, on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak. less

Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country rotate out as they stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion, on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at ... more

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Robert Beechner of the Waco Fire Department watches as the procession goes by on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak, honoring the first responders that were killed in the blast in West, TX. less

Robert Beechner of the Waco Fire Department watches as the procession goes by on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak, honoring the ... more

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Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak. less

Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, ... more

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Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, where President Obama is scheduled to speak. less

Fire Department Honor Guard from around the country stand next to coffins of the fire fighters that were killed in the West, TX explosion on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, ... more

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Visiting firefighters check out a memorial statue donated to the West fire department by the city of Hempstead , Texas on April 25 2013. Leaders from Hempstead said that five more statues will be presented so that West will have one for each of their fallen firefighters. less

Visiting firefighters check out a memorial statue donated to the West fire department by the city of Hempstead , Texas on April 25 2013. Leaders from Hempstead said that five more statues will be presented ... more

President Barack Obama bows in prayer on Thursday April 25, 2013, at the memorial service for the 12 first responders that were killed in the West explosion, at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University.

President Barack Obama bows in prayer on Thursday April 25, 2013, at the memorial service for the 12 first responders that were killed in the West explosion, at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University.

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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the memorial service at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 25, 2013 for 14 people killed in the explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Around 200 people were injured in the April 17 blast in West, a small town of 2,800 people located 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Dallas. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images less

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the memorial service at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 25, 2013 for 14 people killed in the explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, ... more

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama bow their heads behind a photo of volunteer firefighter Capt. Cyrus Adam Reed, who was killed, as they attend the memorial for victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baylor University in Waco,Texas. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) less

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama bow their heads behind a photo of volunteer firefighter Capt. Cyrus Adam Reed, who was killed, as they attend the memorial for victims of the fertilizer ... more

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

A large flag drapes between ladder trucks from the Waco and Bellmead fire departments outside a massive memorial service for fallen first responders at Baylor University.

A large flag drapes between ladder trucks from the Waco and Bellmead fire departments outside a massive memorial service for fallen first responders at Baylor University.

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Emergency responders head to the stadium in Waco where a large memorial service for the West explosion victims will be held Thursday.

Emergency responders head to the stadium in Waco where a large memorial service for the West explosion victims will be held Thursday.

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People in line at Baylor.

People in line at Baylor.

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People in line at Baylor.

People in line at Baylor.

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Members of the Patriot Guard line the road for a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Members of the Patriot Guard line the road for a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Honor guard salute as they change shift prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Honor guard salute as they change shift prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

Mark Turner holds a Texas flag as he wait for a procession to pass prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Mark Turner holds a Texas flag as he wait for a procession to pass prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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A firefighter salutes as fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

A firefighter salutes as fire trucks take part in a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Members of the Patriot Guard line the road for a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Members of the Patriot Guard line the road for a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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A woman holds her hand over her heart during a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

A woman holds her hand over her heart during a procession prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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Caskets and pictures of firefighters are displayed during a memorial service at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 25, 2013 for the firefighters who were killed in a huge blast at a Texas fertilizer plant last week. Around 200 people were injured in the April 17 blast in West, a small town of 2,800 people located 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Dallas. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images less

Caskets and pictures of firefighters are displayed during a memorial service at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 25, 2013 for the firefighters who were killed in a huge blast at a Texas fertilizer ... more

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Damage from the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion is seen from helicopters as President Barack Obama travels to a memorial in Waco, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Damage from the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion is seen from helicopters as President Barack Obama travels to a memorial in Waco, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Casket sit in front of the stage of a memorial for firefighters who were killed in the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion prior to President Barack Obama's arrival, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baylor University in Waco,Texas. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) less

Casket sit in front of the stage of a memorial for firefighters who were killed in the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion prior to President Barack Obama's arrival, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baylor ... more

Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press

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Caskets sit in front of the stage of a memorial for firefighters who were killed in the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion before President Barack Obama arrives, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baylor University in Waco,Texas. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) less

Caskets sit in front of the stage of a memorial for firefighters who were killed in the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion before President Barack Obama arrives, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baylor ... more

Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press

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WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to twelve caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to twelve caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at ... more

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the ... more

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WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to caskets at the... Photo-4529104.61062 - San Antonio Express-News

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WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to twelve caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: An honor guards stand next to twelve caskets at the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at ... more

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: Members of the Corvell City and Osage Volunteer Fire Department watch as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: Members of the Corvell City and Osage Volunteer Fire Department watch as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, ... more

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WACO, TX - APRIL 25: People stand in front of American flags as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: People stand in front of American flags as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The ... more

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WACO, TX - APRIL 25: T yrell Hobbs of the Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department stands watches as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: T yrell Hobbs of the Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department stands watches as fire departments from around Texas pay their respects during a parade for the West Memorial Service on April 25, ... more

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: Fire departments from around Texas pay their respects as they parade in to the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer firefighters that lost their lives at the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas last week. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 25: Fire departments from around Texas pay their respects as they parade in to the West Memorial Service on April 25, 2013 in Waco, Texas. The memorial service honored the volunteer ... more

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

Members of the West volunteer fire department carry the helmets of fallen fireman to a memorial service for the first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Rod Aydelotte) less

Members of the West volunteer fire department carry the helmets of fallen fireman to a memorial service for the first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte, Associated Press

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Bagpipers from across the country march in a procession to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Rod Aydelotte) less

Bagpipers from across the country march in a procession to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte, Associated Press

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Gulf war veteran Celso Castro, right carries an flag while heading to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Rod Aydelotte) less

Gulf war veteran Celso Castro, right carries an flag while heading to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte, Associated Press

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Heather Heim holds up her three year-old son, Grady, while members of the Patriot Guard march in a processional to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Rod Aydelotte) less

Heather Heim holds up her three year-old son, Grady, while members of the Patriot Guard march in a processional to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in ... more

Photo: Rod Aydelotte, Associated Press

Heather Heim holds up her three year-old son, Grady, while members... Photo-4529145.61062 - San Antonio Express-News

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Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are set to speak at Thursday's memorial at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco. Firefighters and other first responders were among those killed when a fire at the plant erupted in an explosion last week. Hundreds of people were injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Honor guard stand in front of caskets prior to a memorial service for first responders who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco, Texas. President ... more

A bag piper leads players from all over the country on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, during the memorial service for the fallen firefighters.

A bag piper leads players from all over the country on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, during the memorial service for the fallen firefighters.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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A young girl, comforted by her mother, holds the helmet of one of the 12 fallen first responders, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, during the memorial service for the firefighters killed in the West explosion.

A young girl, comforted by her mother, holds the helmet of one of the 12 fallen first responders, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, during the memorial service for the firefighters killed in the West explosion.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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The Fire Department Honor Guard ring the final bell on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, for the fallen firefighter that were killed in the West explosion.

The Fire Department Honor Guard ring the final bell on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University, for the fallen firefighter that were killed in the West explosion.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

The Fire Department Honor Guard ring the final bell on Thursday... Photo-4530570.61062 - San Antonio Express-News